Brewer Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Brewer has its origins in Old English, meaning a person who brews beer. It has evolved through various forms over the centuries, reflecting the importance of brewing in English culture. The name carries a sense of tradition and craftsmanship, with no direct biblical relevance.
The name Brewer is most popular in Tennessee, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Alpha generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is gaining popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Brewer has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Brewer' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 5260th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 5592nd out of 6773 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 5723rd out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 2091st out of 23106 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 30306th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Brewer' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Brewer"
Pronunciation
/ˈbruːər/
Origin
Old English
Etymology
The surname Brewer is derived from the Old English word 'breowan', which means 'to brew'. It was originally used to denote someone who brewed beer or ale.
Meaning
A person who brews beer.
Language Evolution
Old English: breowan, Middle English: brewere, Modern English: Brewer
Historical Usage
The surname Brewer became common in England during the Middle Ages, particularly as the popularity of ale and beer grew.
Variants & Derivatives
Brew, Brewster
Modern Popularity & Image
The name Brewer is currently perceived as a traditional English surname, often associated with craftsmanship and artisanal skills.
Famous People
Jesse Brewer, American football player, David Brewer, politician, John Brewer, historian
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Brewer"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Brewer"
"Brewer" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 5260th of 7545 | 26 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 5592nd of 6773 | 15 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 5723rd of 24088 | 215 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 2091st of 23106 | 824 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 30306th of 30306 | 5 |
Regional Popularity of "Brewer" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
67.20% 3079th/4582 |
- |
56.19% 4109th/7313 |
- |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
42.55% 1695th/3984 |
77.74% 3488th/4487 |
27.56% 1880th/6822 |
57.33% 3598th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Brewer" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Brewer"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Brewer" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.